After completing this course, you will be able to:

1. List 7 typical roles that codependents play.
2. Identify at least 6 patterns of behavior that may indicate codependency problem.
3. List 12 self-care tips that may help you avoid becoming a codependent.
4. Identify 3 basic characteristics of codependency disorder.
5. Describe the typical traits and behaviors of codependent people.
6. List several typical characteristics of codependent people.
7. Formulate a questionnaire to identify signs of codependency.
8. Define codependence and explain how one can recognize signs of codependence.
9. Identify statements that show low self worth, controlling behaviors, pleasing behaviors, relationship issues that point toward signs of codependence.
10. Compare and contrast two common patterns found in sex addiction relationships: addict and codependent, and love addict and avoidant.
11. Prepare a questionnaire to determine if a family member is codependent.
12. Using the article by Dalene Entenmann as a guide, discuss the journey made by a codependent from someone who identifies with the addict through connecting to self and others to spirituality.
13. Define detachment and explain how it embodies commitment, selflessness, empathy and compassion.
14. Describe similarities and differences between codependency and effects of victimization.
15. List 5 behaviors and characteristics related to codependency that victims of domestic violence adopt to survive.
16. Provide assistance in 5 specific ways to victims of domestic violence whose partners are involved with substances.
17. Outline the limitations of codependency model in general and explain dichotomy of being "socially acceptable" to being "clinically well."
18. Describe the relational (or "self-in-relation") model as a treatment model within the substance abuse treatment system.
19. Contrast between the relational model and the codependency model.
20. Discuss codependency as a disease model and argue how it runs counter to the most basic human attribute of caring.